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Legislative notebook: Those who scam elderly are targeted
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey Scammers who convince older Minnesotans to send money to people they think they are helping are targeted by a new bill. These scams continue to be a growing problem ...
Posted on 3/5/13 at 7:14 PM
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FBI: Federal Bureau of Investigation ?
Received a message this morning from Special Agent Bill Nicholson of FBI, to send him $200 to claim $800,000 lottery prize. Transaction code : EA 2948-910. Money in Bank of America account. Sent $200 ...
Posted on 6/28/09 at 9:05 AM
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Don't get taken by a modeling scam

Whether you’re interested in a modeling career, just want to make a few extra bucks or you think your child might have a future in acting or modeling, be on the lookout for scammers.

By Staff Report , September 04, 2010

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Beware of scam involving phony newspaper caller

The Echo Press has learned of a scam involving bogus telephone calls.

By Staff Report , August 12, 2010

Can you trust door-to-door meat salespeople?

When temperatures heat up, door-to-door salespeople start ringing doorbells, offering consumers any number of different products and services.

By Staff Report , June 05, 2010

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How to spot red flags of investment seminar scam

Falling victim to a fraudulent investment scheme can mean losing anywhere from a few hundred dollars to your life savings.

By Staff Report , June 03, 2010

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Small businesses alerted about credit card hackers

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) and the Minnesota Cyber Crime Task Force (MCCTF) are issuing a warning to all small businesses that process credit cards.

By Staff Report , May 29, 2010

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Don't fall victim to this sweepstakes scam

(Editor's note: This story appeared in the Detroit Lakes Tribune about a sweepstakes scam that has also been reported in the Alexandria area.)

By Nathan Bowe , May 23, 2010

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Lawsuits claim companies made deceptive sales to senior citizens

Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson filed two lawsuits this week against separate Utah and Arizona companies that deceptively sold home security alarm and medical safety products to senior citizens in Minnesota.

By Staff Report , May 15, 2010

Warning issued about company selling online health products

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is warning consumers about Healthy Online Services, a company which sells weight loss supplements and other health products over the Internet.

By Staff Report , April 24, 2010

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Beware of scam from 'Pal Service'

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Minnesota and North Dakota has received a report from a Detroit Lakes area resident regarding a fraudulent solicitation.

January 08, 2010

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Don't be duped by business paper scam

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota has been informed of a case of attempted fraud against a St. Cloud restaurant.

December 31, 2009

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Beware of business paper scam

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota has been informed of a case of attempted fraud against a St. Cloud restaurant.

December 19, 2009

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Beware of business award scheme

Local businesses that get an e-mail saying they’ve won an award from the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) should be forewarned: The award may not be what it appears to be.

By Al Edenloff , December 11, 2009

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Editorial – Don't fall prey to economic stimulus scam

If there’s a way to swindle people out of their hard-earned money, criminals will find it. One of the newest scams preys upon the highly publicized economic stimulus payments.

March 20, 2009

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Consumers alerted about high-pressure sales tactics

The Todd County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens – especially the elderly – to be very cautious of door-to-door sales persons trying to intimidate them into buying products through unprofessional persistence and intimidation.

March 06, 2009

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State urges citizens to fight fraud

Officials participating in a statewide lottery and sweepstakes fraud enforcement partnership led by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division (AGED) presented a new educational outreach campaign to enhance ongoing enforcement activities.

January 10, 2009

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